East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Coleman's Hatch
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Coleman's Hatch and East Sussex, cooking to order on site.
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Coleman's Hatch
Film set catering in Coleman's Hatch, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Typical bookings include location filming and music video shoots, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Coleman's Hatch, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Planning a shoot in Coleman's Hatch
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Around Coleman's Hatch, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Coleman's Hatch is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near Coleman's Hatch include Bassetts Manor (2.6 miles north-east) and Hammerwood Park (3.1 miles north). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Coleman's Hatch is roughly 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Coleman's Hatch is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the TN7 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Coleman's Hatch, we also cover Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Coleman's Hatch includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Hatch Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Coleman's Hatch
More for events in Coleman's Hatch
Who books film set catering in Coleman's Hatch?
It is a morale boost.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Coleman's Hatch and East Sussex:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
- Music video shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 4.6 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Why choose a fish and chip van in Coleman's Hatch?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Coleman's Hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Coleman's Hatch and the whole of East Sussex
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- A clear route to base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Questions from Coleman's Hatch
Do you come out to small places like Coleman's Hatch?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Coleman's Hatch?
East Grinstead station, about 4.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan bins and waste at base
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Plan bins at the unit base.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Winter shoots near Coleman's Hatch chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Coleman's Hatch? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch